Good food Very…read morequick. I have eaten there lots of times. Friendly staff Looks nice

One of the reasons to go to Stocklands at Forster is to experience one of the excellent pies at…read moreRidgey Didge Pies. Ridgey Didge Pies only has pie shops on the NSW mid north coast and the Forster bakery has been a favourite of mine for many years and I always make an effort (even if I have to go out of my way) to grab a couple of pies from their excellent range every time I come up this way to visit my parents in the warmer months to swim at the many excellent beaches along this part of NSW. Unlike other bakeries that only have six or so staple pies available Ridgey Didge has more than 30 flavoursome pies - and if you're lucky - the Oyster Kilpatrick pie. My favourites are the chunky pepper steak pie, the Thai chicken curry, steak Diane and the beef stroganoff but with such a huge range available there is always something there for everyone - from the good old steak and mushroom and chicken pie to the more exotic like a chicken satay pie or honey soy chicken or lamb, mint and rosemary. There also is a gluten free range. Best of all - these pies don't collapse or full apart and are full of chucky beef or chicken (unless of course you go for a basic mince pie). The flaky pastry top is alway crunchy and light and buttery. Believe me - one of the best pies you will have but they come at a price - the gourmet pies start at about $6.

Smiths Lakes Bakehouse is located in the small set of shops on the main road in this quaint…read morelakeside village on the mid-north coast. It has all your usual country bakery staples from cakes and buns as well as a selection of breads and freshly baked pies and pasties. There is a good variety of classic pies to choose from and they have quite good fillings - the only downside is that they tend to fall apart quite easily and leak - especially from the bottoms (which can get your paper bag quite soggy).

Lovely cafe. Lovely coffee but specialising in beautiful sourdough breads and meals…read more Would highly recommend

Set in the Maitland Gaol, when you first arrive unsure what to expect. But after walking in and…read morereceiving a fantastic welcome you realise what you have stumbled across. The smells of freshly baked bread, good coffee and great customer service make this place a recommended stop for a refresh.

We are just passing through Tarree and dropped in to Griffos. Pies are excellent -old school meat…read morestyle and excellent pastry. Definitely eat here again.

This place has some seriously good pies, and if we had been around longer, I'm sure we would have…read morebecome addicted. We stopped twice during our week in the area, because they were such a treat. The place may not be anything special to look at, but you can tell the effort goes into making the pies delicious. One thing that surprised me was that the gal gave us a little discount on one of the pies, because it got a little darker than she would have liked... even though we had thought nothing of it. Just goes to show that they care about their product too. There was some seating outside, but we took our food across the road where there were a couple of picnic tables and a great view of the river and birdlife. It is nothing fancy, but if you're looking for a quick and casual lunch, this a place that I would stop at again.

A long standing institution that's had a recent facelift! I…read morewas so happy to visit & see that the pie shop is going strong. The honey chilli chicken pie is Australia's best pie. You must visit!

This quaint little bakery is found on the quiet High Street of Greta. This part of town might…read moreappear sleepy but the magic that goes on inside this bakery is anything but. They range from sweet pastries to savory pies. They also offer a collection of sweet treats such as slices, apple pies and cakes. A substantial part of the main floor is just open, with three large tables and benches off to one side. I would recommend this place if you were in need of a snack or a quick breakfast.

It is still an old house but prob needs a bit of maintenance eg painting The loo is clean and…read morespacious. The cakes were good and the coffee was fine. There is a reminder to park your car reversing in otherwise you will be booked...welcome to Bulahdelah!

Great stopping off point on the road back to the Goldy…read more Tasty toasted raisin bread and a good cup of coffee. Interesting building, the internal decor reminded of a favorite restaurant in NY State. Definitely worth getting off the highway to go to Bulahdelah